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Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster
Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster
Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster
Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster
Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster
Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster

Elaeagnus × Submacrophylla | Oleaster

SKU: PL30008215
3 × 2 litre pots
£64.99 £21.66 each
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
2 litre pot
£26.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
12 litre pot | 60 - 100cm tall
£79.99 £63.99
Available to order from autumn
3 × 12 litre pots | 60 - 100cm tall
£179.99 £143.99 £48.00 each
Available to order from autumn
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Overview

Initially spotted, the leaves of this popular evergreen shrub mature to a lustrous green, but always retain their silvery undersides. In autumn, very small, but well-scented, creamy-white flowers open, filling the air with their delicious perfume. This versatile, shade-tolerant plant is perfectly suited to the shrub border, but can also be grown as an informal hedge. The foliage makes an excellent backdrop for showier ornamental plants, and is also useful for screening or linking areas of the garden. It also tolerates dry soil and salt-laden coastal winds.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
  • Flowering period: October to November
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

To keep hedging specimens tidy in late summer cut back long or misplaced shoots using secateurs. Remove any plain green-leaved shoots as soon as they appear, cutting them back to the origin.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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